Messi Wins FIFA Best Men’s Player Of 2023

Jan 16 2024

Lionel Messi secured the FIFA Best Men’s Player award in a closely contested battle with Erling Haaland, relying on a tiebreaker based on first-place votes from national team captains.

Despite both players accumulating 48 points, Messi’s 107-64 lead in captain votes secured his victory. Messi, now with Inter Miami after leaving Paris Saint-Germain, played a pivotal role in their Leagues Cup triumph, marking his impact on U.S. soccer.

Aitana Bonmati, the 25-year-old Spanish playmaker, claimed FIFA’s best women’s football player title, adding to her impressive collection of accolades, including the Ballon d’Or. Bonmati led Spain to World Cup glory and Barcelona to the Champions League title, earning recognition as the player of the tournament for both competitions.

Pep Guardiola was named the best men’s coach, steering Manchester City to a historic treble. Meanwhile, England coach Sarina Wiegman received the women’s coaching prize for guiding the Lionesses to the World Cup final.

Messi’s eighth FIFA award in 15 years came after a season where he led Argentina to World Cup success and made a significant impact in the MLS with Inter Miami.

The voting process highlighted fan support for Messi, journalist favoritism towards Haaland, and crucial backing from national team captains for the Argentine star. The eligibility period excluded the World Cup, focusing on achievements from after the tournament until August 20.

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Here’s What People Think Of Franco Debono Returning To PN

Jan 16 2024

After a Facebook post uploaded by PN MP Alex Borg, people took to the comments section to express what they thought about the prospect of Debono returning to the Opposition.

Many said that Debono should in fact return to the party, saying that both him and Borg would be able to change the party for the better.

One described Franco Debono as still valid in his liberal thought and said that he would be a positive force for the Nationalist Party.

However, there were those who do not support the return, with one saying that a ‘true nationalist would not celebrate a Labour victory or vote against his own party.’

Another said that Debono never expressed remorse for how he treated the Nationalist Party and that he celebrated when Labour won in 2013.

What do you think?

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Shaun Farrugia Teases January 26th Release Of ‘Chemicals’

Jan 16 2024

Singer and songwriter Shaun Farrugia took to Instagram to share a sneak peak at his upcoming new song ‘Chemicals’, which he says will be the first of many releases for 2024.

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Shaun shared a video of himself singing the new track as a piano is being played, writing in the caption:

‘I can’t contain my excitement for new music – chemicals is going to be my first of many releases for 2024!’

Another video uploaded to instagram approximately 3 days ago revealed that the new single will be released on the 26th of January.

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Shaun’s musical career has attracted the attention of many international artists and labels, landing him collaborations with the likes of Martin Garrix and Vikkstar.

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What Makes People Want To Leave Or Stay In Malta?

Jan 16 2024

Asking our followers on social media whether they want to stay or leave Malta, 54% said they want to leave the island, compared to 46% who want to stay.

Asking them what keeps them in Malta, ‘family’ was the response many gave as to why they cannot pack their bags and leave.

Other a swears included the summer weather, the proximity of everything as well as ‘lifestyle’. Some (whether ironically or not, we do not know) cited Kinnie and pastizzi.

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Followers were then asked for what makes them want to leave the country.

Answers varied from Malta being ‘too chaotic’, the traffic and transport issue, lack of green environment, the rising cost of rent, the heat, overpopulation and even ‘boredom.’

Some said that there are more opportunities abroad whilst another referred to their kids’ future. What do you make of all this?

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